Frequently Asked Questions...

 

• Q. How much does the 60" Gallery Stretcher weigh?
• A. About 48 pds.
   
• Q. How large can you build a Gallery Stretcher?
• A. 8 ft.
   
• Q. How tight is the stretch?
• A. Imagine a pair of canvas pliers 60" wide that can grip the canvas all at once.
   
• Q. What if I am stretching canvas onto a 3" high wood stretcher bar?
• A. There are no height limitations.
   
• Q. Can a canvas be over-stretched?
• A. Yes.  The operator should be familiar with the canvas medium and should always start a stretch using no more than 15-20 psi and increase it slowly.
   
• Q. How much pressure is needed to stretch a canvas Giclee?
• A. Approximately 15-20 psi.
   
• Q. Can I damage a canvas or tear it using your machine?
• A. Yes, however, this would usually happen if the canvas were degraded or frayed.
   
• Q. Can your machine do Gallery Wraps?
• A. We designed this machine for that very purpose, however, it is also capable of producing regular stretches.
   
• Q. What is the largest sized stretcher bar it can handle?
• A. It can handle stretcher bar between 3/4" - 3 1/2" wide and there are no height restrictions.
   
• Q. Can a 60" machine stretch a canvas that is slightly larger than 60"?
• A. Yes. It will require finishing the corners with a pair of canvas pliers.
   
• Q. Are pneumatic components reliable?
• A. Yes. We chose pneumatics because of their reliability and accessibility.
   
• Q. Do I need to purchase a "Long-Nosed" pneumatic staple gun?
• A. No. 
   
• Q. Does it require any electricity?
• A. No.
   
• Q. How much excess canvas do I need to have past the image?
• A. Ideally 1.5" - 2" pass the stretcher
   
• Q. Do I need to cut the excess canvas out between the folds?
• A. No, however, it does make for a cleaner more refined look.
   
• Q. What size staples should I use in my staple gun.
• A. We recommend 1/2" crown and 3/8" leg.
   
• Q. What are the air requirements?
• A. 100 psi @ 3CFM or greater
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• Other points to consider: 
• Open clamp design allows you to do larger canvas widths where other designs can be limited
• Where other machines may take 2 people to stretch larger canvases, where The Canvas Stretcher needs only one.
• Other machines may be more awkward as you will have to reach behind to nail.
• Other machines may need to be jacked up or raised to do 60" canvases.
• The Canvas Stretcher requires only 1 1/2 " of canvas beyond stretcher bar, other competitor may require 2" or more.